Sesame-Soy Broccoli Florets Recipe
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Sesame-Soy Broccoli Florets

By: Marianne Bauman 
"We love to eat healthy, and this recipe has an Oriental flare with a touch of sweetness thats sure to satisfy even those who turn up their noses at broccoli, says Marianne Bauman of Modesto, California."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 156 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 358 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
For our tastes anyway, hubs and I both agree sugar does not belong on broccoli. The sweetness...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Sharon   view full review
Yummy! This is my new go to veggie recipe! It tasted like Chinese takeout. Next time I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by HOMERMC   view full review
Very easy and tasty. Good change of pace from our usual steamed broccoli. I added a touch of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used fresh organic broccoli, less sodium soy sauce and brown sugar (for a deeper flavor)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by ShelbyGT   view full review
Awesome taste. Perfect side dish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Tammy   view full review
A nice change of pace from broccoli with cheese sauce - even my two picky kids liked it! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by joy-of-jesus-smileymom   view full review
This was really yummy over rice, the leftovers of which I was anxious to use up. I only used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by larkspur   view full review
This is a very fast and easy recipe for broccoli. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't spectacular. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by Laurita   view full review
Very good way to get yourself or other reluctant broccoli eaters to eat up! I only had a bag...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by SunFlower   view full review
Nice way to jazz up broccoli!

 

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